10 Common Mistakes We Make When Painting Nails
10 Mistakes RegardingNail PolishThat We All Make and How to Prevent Them?
Nail painting isn’t very difficult; just pay attention to avoid theseNail Painting MistakesYou don’t need to be a professional manicurist to achieve great results; however, you should be aware of common nail painting mistakes.
We all make these mistakes (yes, knowing how long it takes for nail polish to dry), so rest assured, you are not alone. In this section of the fashion worldSelmaDermawe have listed the most common nail painting mistakes and how to avoid them.
How to Paint Nails?
Mistakes We Make While Painting Nails
1. Taking a Hot Shower Right After Painting:
Never take a shower immediately after painting your nails, as you likely won’t have enough time for them to dry and set, and a hot shower is the worst. Exposing nail polish to heat and steam can cause bubbles or smudging. “It’s better to wait an hour after painting your nails before taking a shower.”
2. Going to Bed Right After Painting:
While nails may dry within a few minutes, it actually takes several hours for the polish to fully set and dry. A very simple trick to help speed up the drying process is to wait one or two minutes, then run cold water over your hands for three minutes. However, be careful not to pour the water directly on your nails as the pressure may cause smudging.
Sleeping Right After Painting is Another Mistake After Nail Painting
3.Applying Thick Coats of Polish:
To compensate for lighter nail colors from the bottle, we might overapply a thick layer of polish. Patience is key here. When painting with thick layers, the polish takes much longer to dry, and the more drying time, the higher the chance of the polish smudging.
Instead, apply thin layers of polish each time and wait for two minutes to dry; thin layers dry much faster. If you apply a heavy coat of polish, it’s more likely to seep into the cuticle area, meaning you will have to clean up with cotton and remover.
4..Not Applying Topcoat:
Skipping the topcoat not only takes away the shiny look of the polish but also shortens its lifespan. Applying an extra layer of topcoat daily greatly extends its longevity.
Long-lasting Polish with Topcoat Application
5.Not Using a Base Coat:
This is something everyone thinks about. You live and you learn. A base coat smooths out the surface of the nail, allowing the polish to sit evenly and preventing the nail from yellowing from the polish, which means no more yellow nails. It’s an extra step, but it’s worth it.
If there’s one technique to remember, it’s to use three or four strokes to apply nail polish. With one stroke, it’s hard to cover the side walls (left and right of the nail) and the cuticle area, leaving the nail looking unfinished.
Preventing Common Nail Painting Mistakes
7. Starting with Oily Nails:
If there’s oil on the surface of your nails before applying polish, make sure to clean it off — nothing sticks to an oily surface. Instead, wait to apply skin oil after painting your nails.
8. Using Old Nail Polishes:
Nothing is more disappointing than having to say goodbye to your favorite nail polish because it’s old and ruined, but it must be done. As polishes age, the solvents evaporate, causing them to thicken and become gritty. Old polishes do not adhere to the nail as well as fresh ones. Avoid using nail polish that’s more than 12 months old.
Throwing Away Old Polishes
9. Avoiding the Entire Cuticle Area:
If you’re not diligent about keeping your nails healthy and beautiful, your nails will look bad. You should only place the polish brush on the nail surface close to your skin and apply a little pressure to spread the brush. Then, lift the brush and move toward your skin, painting the sides of the nails. Move your nail slightly left or right to cover the side wall of the nail as well.
10. Using Acetone Remover:
Acetone nail polish removers can dry out the skin around the nails. Frequent use of acetone can lead to white spots on the nails, gaps on the side edges between the skin and nail, and dryness of the skin.